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A cabinet mantel bed made out of elm.

Mantel Bed

A cabinet mantel bed made out of elm.

In domestic work of the fourteenth century, the chimney piece was greatly increased in order to allow of the members of the family sitting on either side of the fire on the hearth, and in these cases great beams of timber were employed to carry the hood; in such cases the fireplace was so deeply recessed as to become externally an important architectural feature, as at Haddon Hall.

Large Brickwork Mantel

In domestic work of the fourteenth century, the chimney piece was greatly increased in order to allow…

This mantel piece is also known as a chimney piece which originated in medieval times as a hood that projected over a grate to catch the smoke. This mantel illustrates decorative framework around the fireplace, and includes elaborate designs extending to the ceiling.

Large Surface Mantel

This mantel piece is also known as a chimney piece which originated in medieval times as a hood that…

Mantelpieces are now the general term for the jambs, mantel shelf, and external accessories of a fireplace.

Medium Brickwork Mantel

Mantelpieces are now the general term for the jambs, mantel shelf, and external accessories of a fireplace.

An illustration of a large fireplace mantel with herald plaque in center and cravings of soldiers on top.

Ornate Fireplace Mantel

An illustration of a large fireplace mantel with herald plaque in center and cravings of soldiers on…

Fireplace mantel or mantelpiece, also known as a chimney piece, originated in medieval times as a hood that projected over a grate to catch the smoke. The term has evolved to include the decorative framework around the fireplace, and can include elaborate designs extending to the ceiling.

Small Brickwork Mantel

Fireplace mantel or mantelpiece, also known as a chimney piece, originated in medieval times as a hood…

A mantel offers unique opportunity in its design for a sculptor to demonstrate their skill in carving each of the fine decorative elements.

Small Surface Mantel

A mantel offers unique opportunity in its design for a sculptor to demonstrate their skill in carving…